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Emancipation Day 2025 Commemorated news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/0...
01.08.2025 11:37 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0The second report on the government’s progress implementing the human rights remedy was issued today, August 1. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
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Commission staff attended the launch of Elder Theresa Meuse’s new book "The Friendship Center" yesterday at the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre.
17.07.2025 15:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is commemorated annually on June 27 as an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Canada’s diverse cultural landscape and reaffirm our commitment to building a society where everyone is valued, respected, and free to thrive. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
27.06.2025 10:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Unama’ki Institute Receives Funding for Climate Adaptation news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/06/2...
24.06.2025 15:06 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#ICYMI: This “Understanding Hate Crimes” panel discussion from Human Rights Week considers the impact of hate crimes on Nova Scotians, including first-person experiences and police supports.
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June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
21.06.2025 10:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
June 20 marks World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee their home in search of a safe and dignified life.
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For Americans and expats June 19th marks Juneteenth - a commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junetee...
19.06.2025 12:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Dalhousie University study aims to understand and help mitigate the impact on 2SLGBTQ+ people's mental health from rising discrimination and rhetoric targeting them. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
16.06.2025 19:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“As toxic public discourse emboldens hateful acts in this province and elsewhere across the country Nova Scotians are encouraged to speak out in defense of the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people.” humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
16.06.2025 13:29 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
June is National Indigenous History Month - a time to honour and celebrate the history, cultures, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
05.06.2025 11:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Members of the Commission’s Race Relations, Equity and Inclusion team attended “Islam, People & Culture: A Cross-Cultural Education Session for Service Providers” today at the Ummah Masjid & Community Centre. Thank you to our hosts for sharing such an important teaching.
28.05.2025 19:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Register for “Electing People with Disabilities” virtual panel taking place Friday, May 30: nsleo.com/event/electi...
28.05.2025 11:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Pascaline Ngweniform vs. Wal-Mart Canada Corp. will resume on Friday, May 30. news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/05/2...
27.05.2025 15:06 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Throughout the last week of May each year Nova Scotians celebrate Access Awareness Week. #AAWNS This year’s provincial theme "Our Voices, Our Votes: Disability Rights in Action" reminds us that change is driven by necessity, passion, and perseverance. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
26.05.2025 11:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Angela Doyle-Faulkner,the Commission’s Mi’kmaq/Indigenous Education & Liaison Officer, delivered a Human Rights 101 presentation to attendees at the Native Council of Nova Scotia Zone Gathering in Eastern Passage today. Wela’lin to the organizers!
24.05.2025 19:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month - a time to recognize and celebrate the rich contributions of Jewish Canadians to the cultural, economic, political, and social fabric of our country. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
20.05.2025 16:58 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, a global observance dedicated to combating discrimination and violence against 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
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Commission staff attended the Moose Hide Walk today along with the Friendship Centre for the “Shape This Space: Powwow Dancer Murals” installation - such powerful displays of community, culture and caring.
15.05.2025 18:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Mikki Rhyno and Rebecca Sparks vs. Ackman Dartmouth Yorkshire Inc. and the Province of Nova Scotia (Department of Community Services) will begin Tuesday, May 20. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
15.05.2025 16:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Melinda Daye and Dollarama Inc. have reached a settlement in Ms. Daye’s human rights complaint against the company. The settlement means the independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter, scheduled for Thursday, May 15, will not proceed. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
13.05.2025 14:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Melinda Daye vs. Dollarama Inc. will begin Thursday, May 15, in Halifax. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
08.05.2025 15:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
May 5 - Red Dress Day throughout Turtle Island (Canada) - is a powerful day of remembrance and action dedicated to honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
05.05.2025 10:11 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Asian Heritage Month is an important opportunity to honour the diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Asian Canadians, while also reflecting on the ongoing struggle for human rights and inclusion.
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16.04.2025 14:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source will resume on Tuesday, April 15. The hearing will take place online and registration is required.
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An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source will resume on Tuesday, April 15. The hearing will take place online and registration is required. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
09.04.2025 12:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed annually on March 31, celebrates transgender and nonbinary people, recognizing their contributions to society while also raising awareness about the discrimination they continue to face. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
31.03.2025 10:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A recent act of violence against a hijab wearing Islamic woman at a library in Ontario has impacted the local Muslim community. Community members are shocked and becoming desensitized to examples of Islamophobic hate in the news. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
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